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Good hard fought game. I am a huge Ingle Martin fan, but really didn't understand the 3 times CPA had 3rd and 3 or 4 and knew they were going for it on 4th down but didn't do what they are best at and pound the rock. Ran end around once on 3rd and 4 and got nothing, then ran inside on 4th and failed. Another time passed incomplete on 3rd and 4, then ran on 4th and failed. If the strength of your team is running between the ends and you know you are going to go for it on 4th down, then run it twice and try to get 4 yards on those 2 runs. But if I was coaching, they never would have gotten that far. I haven't looked at replay but how do you have a defensive holding 10 yards down the field chasing a back running a sweep? The 4th down catch was not a catch, but that's what you get sometimes with HS refs and no replay. There were some other bad calls both ways during the game but that one determined the final outcome. Called incomplete correctly and CPA wins. Too bad. With all that said, CPA made way too many mistakes and mostly squandered too many trips inside ECS's 25 yard line. If they had taken care of the ball and taken care of business when they had good field position, the refs wouldn't have mattered. Also it is hard to win a state crown without a FG kicking game. Credit to ECS for bending and not breaking defensively and for a great season and championship. BUT watch out next year. CPA will be VERY tough.

They weren't favored after their Mr. Football candidate and a second star got hurt and wasn't able to play if you are talking about the Notre Dame game.

Don't go to as many CPA games as I used to but still follow them closely. Not a betting man, but I know this - you will be poor real quick betting against CPA. They almost never lose a game they are favored in or that is a tossup. The coaches always find a way to win those games. With that said, I did go last night and I was so impressed with the Lipscomb support and crowd. I have been going to most of the CPA games since they built their on campus stadium and I have NEVER seen the visitors stands full 45 minutes before gametime with more LA fans coming and many standing on sidelines. CPA had a fair sized crowd but the stands were far from full. LA crowd was louder. Great atmosphere and congrats to LA for a great season and to CPA for a return to Cookeville to defend title. This is NOT the same CPA team ECS beat week 1.

How did you like this analysis? Pretty spot on.

Ah, Booger, your guys won fair and square last year, but there was not a 2 week gap before previous game so different comparison, and even the Boog has to admit that CPA's best player not playing made a difference last year. Final outcome may have been the same, but game would have been different. Best coaches in the world cannot out coach injuries at the HS level. All I know is that the record shows that Martin rarely gets outcoached. You won't get rich betting against him. Just sayin'.

Two really good teams with great coaching and several top tier athletes. My take: - With 2 weeks to prepare, can't see anyone outcoaching CPA's Martin and staff. Advantage CPA - CPA seniors on a mission after getting close last 2 years. Advantage CPA - Barring turnovers and big penalties, BGA will have trouble stopping CPA ground game which will chew up clock and limit BGA possessions. - Can't see BGA passing game being flawness enough against CPA fast defense to score every possession which they may have to do to outscore CPA. Artificial turf will help BGA's athletes and passing game, and they will score, but not enough. CPA 35 - BGA 21

Coach Martin and CPA has lost 10 regular season games the last 8 years. They also have 6 playoff losses (2 -3rd round, 2-semis, 2-finals). Overall 91-16 counting this year. I cannot remember them in that time ever losing a game they solidly favored to win. If history means anything, I am betting on CPA this week.

Lacking appreciation for EHS experience up front has nothing to do with it. The fact remains that EHS was effective running between the tackles, especially No.32 who CPA really had trouble tackling. In the second half when their offensive got going it was primarily due to the inside running game.

I disagree, cbg. Were you at the game? Ensworth's QB came out throwing the ball. mostly hot routes to try and get the athletes out in space with room to run. They underestimated CPA's defensive speed, and couldn't beat them running wide or short passes. So they did throw downfield some and actually their QB made some really nice throws. The only score for EN in the first half was an 85 yard catch and run that was thrown about 35 yards. They did do some wildcat direct snaps to the speed running back but again CPA did not give up much to that. Bottom line, CPA was the better team. More balanced, more disciplined and in better condition. The game was very long because of TV (started 15 minutes late) and because of play stoppage for Ensworth injuries and about 7-8 EN players cramping up on the field. IMO, Ensworth offensive scheme was faulty. They should have attacked the middle of the defensive line with their power backs. That was the only place CPA was vulnerable and it showed on a couple of EN drives. CPA looked VERY good. Will be a contender for state.

Hi, CoachT, Can you please delete this account? I haven't used it in many years and I need to use the email for a new account I set up. The new account won't let me use the email assigned to this one. Thanks

Would add JPII to that list

With all due respect, moderators do not apply the same rules to CPA as they do other schools. I have seen many multiple threads on other schools that were not shut down, and many more controversial threads and posts allowed. Being a moderator is tough, but censoring threads and posts without at least warning or explaining that do not violate the CoachT rules should be avoided and done consistently. One problem is that many detractors troll for CPA threads and posts and post things purposefully to get the thread shut down. I started a thread once on CPA basketball strictly to discuss the season and it was shut down as well because of posts by detractors who troll. The moderators should censor or block the trollers, not just censor the entire legitimate threads and all posts.

The Spann absence is not really an impact with Dreher and Davis both shooting as good as Spann ever did. If Richard and Adams don't play, it will make a difference as they will have no depth inside. Johnson will need to really step up to help inside. Of course, they run so much, inside play is not as critical as it is for most teams.

In the last 10 years, the state finals (in all classes) have had 44 West Tn. teams in it and 19 have won. Middle Tn. has had 64 teams in the finals and won 31.

Well, season is over and not that anyone cares, but I am done with CoachT. Will probably be good news to many. I have always enjoyed analyzing football and basketball and giving a CPA report and perspective. But I just can't stand anymore reading the hateful attacks, baseless accusations, and outright slander from those who would rather impune schools, coaches, players and fans rather than discuss sports. I have never posted a personal attack on any coach or player on CoachT, and I regret getting sucked in to arguments with unreasonable hateful people. I probably wrote some things in defense of CPA I never should have penned because many I responded to didn't deserve a response. To all the great athletes and coaches in Tenn., keep working hard and be proud of your successes. I will continue to watch but not post.

You've got to be kidding! The TSSAA makes the rules, not CPA. Everyone "takes advantage of them", for example, large schools love the multiplier rules against privates. You haters are never happy. When you have no proof we break the rules, you say we are wrong to follow them. I sleep very well because we are a rule abiding team that has an official state championship according to the rules set by the TSSAA board (which by the way is almost exclusively made up of public school folks). I do care about who respects me if they are people who also deserve respect, which you slanderers don't. And I never called myself a great Christian. That is an issue i don't have to answer to you for.

There was nothing wrong with your post or thread. What got me and others riled was Lyonheart's typical no-class post. The Mr. Basketball voting is before the tourney. Cole had a great tourney and year and was well deserved as a finalist. Tourney had no effect on vote. Since a lot of coaches don't see a lot of these players, I'm sure Bradshaw's preseason reputation, Belmont signing, Arby's tourney MVP all had an effect (right or not). Also, he does everything on the floor. I was there today at the announcement and was glad to see Bradshaw win, but I would have stood and clapped just as hard for Cole if he had won.

Where did you ever get the idea that anyone cares about respect from people like you who make false accusations based on half truths, criticize teenage kids who work their butts off to compete, and whine about how unfair everything is when you lose? I can guarantee you no one at CPA wakes up every morning worrying about getting respect from people like you who are haters and don't deserve respect themselves.

It is very sad and in very poor taste to criticize or question a very well deserved accomplishment by a teenager who has dedicated thousands of hours of hard work to get this award. Cole is a great player who had great stats. He didn't win and none of us voted. Congratulate Bradshaw, a fine young man, and show some class.

They don't brag and chest beat, but apparently their fans do, because you just did.

Don't have to watch it again. I was there, and saw the swing ,so did the officials and there was a tech. Didn't see the shove, but if there was one, a shove is a foul, not a tech, and the refs missed it along with probably a dozen other fouls in the game. Did you see any shoves during the last 4 minutes when Stone was fouling every 15 seconds to stop the clock? I feel a lot better about today now that you are for Mitchell. I'll be there pulling for my team who is still playing.

Classy of you to congratulate CPA for beating your team (that can't be guarded) by 18. And classy for whining about recruiting instead of giving the CPA athletes and coaches any credit for a good game. And classy for criticizing Maddux and Bradshaw for whining while your player takes a swing and gets a technical. Please cheer for the West. We don't need your support.

I in no way meant to backhand the kid, and if it sounded that way, I sincerely apologize. I was not talking about his game, or this game, where he played great. I thought I made that clear but you obviously were wanting to attack someone after losing. So you not only attacked me, but also two CPA players who are also very deserving. If anything it was a compliment in that it is no denying he does not have the physical appearance of a Mr. BB candidate, but plays like one.I also complimented him by pointing out that CPA had trouble guarding him, especially with Lindsey on the bench. I never said he wasn't deserving - show me where I did. You are the one who attacked two players and backhanded them, not me. Gee - so touchy!

Cole is a very good player, knows his role, gets great positioning, and deserves all the accolades. But he sure doesn't look like a Mr. Basketball candidate. Looks are very deceiving. Lindsey being in foul trouble resulted in him getting a few more than he should have. But he certainly is a good player. Congrats to Stone on a great season. They had a good game plan, are well coached, and for the most part, kept their composure under the relentless pressure.They hung tough for a while, but CPA shut down their 3 pt. game and once again, speed kills.

What a shot, and what made it even better was they went on and won the game. What a story he has to tell his kids and grandkids. Lake Countians forever will be saying "I was there in 2012 for the SHOT!"